Analysis
Volcano fallout: A reputation turned to ashes
Stranded in Toulouse in the thick of the travel chaos, Martin Friel explains why it is public trust in the insurance industry, as well as the Eyjafjallajokull volcano, that has gone up in smoke.
Solicitors' PI: Quinn: the warning signs
Edward Murray traces Quinn Insurance's somewhat chequered history and asks why regulators allowed it to remain an approved insurer for so long before finally forcing it into administration last month.
Industry professionalism: Where to now?
The rapidly changing world is presenting fresh challenges for brokers. Keith Hector discusses how they must embrace developments in order to prosper and explores what insurers can do to enhance service.
Young Broker winners: The magnificent seven
The Biba Young Broker of the Year Award recognises the brightest young stars in the industry. Liz McMahon tracks down the last seven winners to find out how the award has impacted their careers.
2006: Roshan Choolhun
Roshan Choolhun was 26 when he was named as Biba's number one Young Broker in 2006.
2005: Matthew Pyke
The Biba goalposts changed in 2005 when it extended its under-30 age limit, allowing 35 year old Matthew Pyke to secure the award.
2004: Kathryn Moon
In 2004, Kathryn Moon nee Dunsmore became the second individual to accept the Young Broker accolade.
Viewpoint: The iniquity of regulation
Concerned over potentially crippling regulation costs, Barbara Bradshaw suggests the FSA could look internally at its own spending before loading fees onto the insurance industry and, ultimately, the consumer.
Regional power hour – Glasgow : The e-factor
This month's regional power hour, sponsored by Ecclesiastical, asks what impact e-trading has had on the market and what concerns exist regarding its future. Liz McMahon reports.
Your letters: A counter-productive strategy
Broking companies that use zero or minus commission rates to make premiums competitive are undermining the sustainability of the insurance broker market.
Your letters: Taking care of the environment
Having read some recent articles about the Environmental Damage (Prevention & Remediation) Regulations, I have to comment that in view of the length of time that the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD) was anticipated, it is amazing how many…
Agenda: Going for growth in a tough market
There is little doubt that brokers have got it tough. The anticipated hardening of the market is a long time coming despite bold words by insurers, the economy is only recovering hesitantly with the important construction sector still in the doldrums and…
E-commerce: Soundbytes
Christian Phillips, contingency underwriter at Beazley Group, tells us a little more about Beazley Access.
E-commerce: Internet rules UK personal lines distribution market
The internet is fast becoming the "only" way to purchase personal lines insurance in the UK as online customers become less loyal and more price sensitive, according to a recent consumer survey.
E-commerce: Chesterfield website targets high-risk policyholders
Lloyd's intermediary Chesterfield Insurance Brokers has announced the launch of a new website designed to provide cover for those operating in high-risk territories or with high-risk jobs.
E-commerce: Industry risks financial penalties for breaching data protection
Brokers and insurers are exposing themselves to regulatory fines for not organising their data storage properly, a new study has claimed.
E-commerce: Concern for rural brokers as Broadband Tax plans ditched
Rural broker business could suffer after the Government scrapped Broadband Tax plans designed to enable high-speed internet to be rolled out across the country.
Risk management/claims: Fraud crackdown calls for travel claims transparency
Insurance experts have called for an industry-wide solution for sharing travel claims information in a bid to fight fraud.
Risk management/claims: LMRC-driven limitation of liability guidance published
The British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has published new guidance for brokers to highlight the potential pitfalls associated with limitation of liability clauses.
Risk Management/claims: Aviva website spreads the benefits of group risk
Aviva UK Health has launched a website to educate brokers on the benefits of selling group risk cover.
Schemes news: Equity to provide 'Honda Happiness' motor cover
Honda UK has appointed Equity Direct Broking (EDB) to administer its car and motorcycle insurance schemes.
Schemes news: Underwriting vehicle covers against modern security perils
An underwriting vehicle has been launched to cater for a 'new generation' of data security exposures that are not currently recognised by many insurers.